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Date yourself: If you date yourself, you do or say something, such as using outdated phrases that reveal your age. It's not fun to date yourself.

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Below are five terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.

A life of its own: A thing such as a city takes on a life of its own when it becomes uncontrollable. It acts as if it, itself is alive, even though it isn't. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ALifeOfItsOwn

Faux pas: a social mistake or an act considered to be impolite. Often faux pas are not intentional but create awkward situations.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FauxPas

Flux: continuous change. You'll often see the word used in a phrase such as 'constant state of flux.' https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Flux

Plethora: a large amount of something, perhaps even more than you actually need. Great libraries offer a plethora of reading options. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Plethora